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W216 BAC

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 BAC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 71,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2025 64,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,929 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 62,978 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,175 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,030 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,948 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,379 miles

offside and nearside steering rack end joints have slight wear

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and grooved

offside and nearside rear brake discs grooved and worn

Fail 5 Nov 2008 36,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,045 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,655 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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W216 BAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W216 BAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W216 BAC registered?

W216 BAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W216 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 BAC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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